Former Iowa RB Damon Bullock killed in accident

Former Iowa running back Damon Bullock died early Sunday morning in a “terrible accident,” according to multiple reports.

According to KCRG out of Cedar Rapids, Bullock was struck by a car near his family’s home in Duncanville, Texas around 3 a.m. on Sunday. He reportedly hit a light pole on a median, causing street lights at the intersection to disconnect.

Bullock then parked the car and started to walk when he was struck by a vehicle. He was 25.

Bullock’s mother posted on Facebook about her son’s passing:

He definitely lived this way. He was a dreamer and a doer.

“Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die tomorrow.”
With tears streaming down my face as I create this post I regretfully have to say that we lost our son Damon to a terrible accident this morning.
I will never be the same. I don’t know how or what to do. We appreciate every prayer, text, and phone call received. PLEASE PRAY FOR US! I don’t understand. You know OUR name Lord!! Please!!!

Iowa also issued a statement following the news of Bullock’s passing.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Damon’s parents, Kimberly and Roscoe, and the entire family,” Kirk Ferentz said in a release. “Damon’s tragic and unexpected death is a shock to all of us within the Iowa football program, as well as his former teammates. Damon was an outstanding young man and we enjoyed him being a part of the Hawkeye football program.”

Bullock played at Iowa from 2011-14. In four seasons with the Hawkeyes, he rushed for 1,074 yards and four touchdowns. He also had 616 receiving yards in his career in Iowa City.

Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB